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Prepare a speech on “The importance of a reading habit” in about 100–150 words using the hints given below together with your own ideas.

Introduction
Suggested value points Knowledge enrichment – Skill development – Meaningful usage of time – Overall development
Conclusion

[5] Speaking Skills

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Chapter: [5] Speaking Skills
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Read the passage given below and make notes.

To match the best cities across the world, the Government of India initiated ‘smart cities’ to drive economic growth and improve the quality of life of people. The agenda under smart city promises to resolve urban sustainability problems. Urban forests provide a range of important ecosystem services that are critical for the sustainability of cities. Urban forestry, which is defined more as ‘Management of Trees’ contributes to the physiological, sociological and economic well-being of the society. Mangroves, lakes, grasslands, and forests in and around our cities, act as sponges that absorb the air and noise pollution and they present themselves as our cultural and recreational hotspots. However, these spots are rapidly being reclaimed and replaced in the name of development. Presence of urban green has shown to increase the economic value of the place.

Urban forests contribute to reduce the cost of building storm water drain systems for municipalities and neutralizing urban heat island effect. Plants not only provide shade but also help in regulating the micro-climate. They help regulate energy budgets, improve air quality, and curtail noise pollution. Trees, herbs, shrubs, and grasses arrest sedimentation and prevent other pollutants from entering our water systems. This will give a chance for our urban lakes and rivers to recover and help improve aquatic ecosystems. Biodiversity also gets a boost through the urban forestsand helps create corridors connecting the forest areas. High biodiversity areas can also help to build resilient ecosystems. Availability of forests within our urban areas gives an opportunity for children to connect to the natural environment and learn about native species.

[6] Reading Skills

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Choose the correct options and complete the dialogue.

A	: Hello. What do you watch/are you watching?
B	A programme about the Jallian Wala Bagh Massacre, which I recorded last night. I study/ I’m studying about it this term.
A	All that I know/ I’ve known about it is that hundreds of people died/had died in it.
B	Yes, it was much, much worse than anyone has expected/had expected. It went on/has gone on for hours. Do you want/Have you wanted to watch the programme with me?
A	No, thanks. I’ve got to do some veena practice. I’ve just remembered/I just remembered that we’ve got a concert tomorrow, and I don’t have/ haven’t had time to practise my new piece this week.
B	OK. I’ve already done / I already did my practice, so I’ve got time to watch TV. See you later.

[8] Grammar

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